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Friday, 30 November 2012

I'm running a bit late with the winners this month I'm afraid, struggling with flu and everything is taking twice as long as it ever should, so it straight into it.

First of all I will announce the person(s) we would like to join us as a Guest Designer in January.....................and February as well, we decided that as so many of us are going to be otherwise occupied with all the Christmas and New Year activities it would make sense to drop our GDT search in December and then start afresh in January.

I think this month has given us the hardest choices so far because there have been some really wonderful entries, but we did eventually whittled it down to two, both of whom had more than one entry which caught our eye.

We would like Deborah to join us in January, your Penny Black Snowy Family really jumped out at us.

And we would like Pauline C to join us in February, we really loved your elegant card with the Penny Black sentiment and poppies.

Congratulations to you both and looking forward to you joining us, would you please mail me so that I can tell you more about our themes for those two months.

Sunday, 18 November 2012

The design team have been busily working away again to bring you some more inspiration following this months 'Any Die Will Do'theme which you certainly are enjoying judging by all the gorgeous creations we have seen.

If you've not had time to join in yet, fear not as you still have almost two weeks in which to do so. And if you have a burning 'need' to get any of the stamps used by the DT, I have added some thumbnail pictures below, all you need to do is click on them to go straight to Penny Black where they can all be purchased. If you find the links useful please leave a comment to let us know what you think.

Sunday, 4 November 2012

Hello to you all, time seems to be flying and the 'C' is getting so close now and I hope all your preparations are going along to plan. Time to announce our November challenge and this month we would like to see you using your dies, in fact ..........

********Any Die Will Do********

The only things you need to remember is that thefocal element of your card must be a stamped image or sentiment - any make of stamp - but no Digi's are allowed.

We are still looking for Guest Designers, so if you like the idea joining us the logo below tells you what you need to do to be considered and please feel free to grab it and help us spread the word.

Now for some prizes and as always we have lots on offer........................

Penny Black stamps remain a firm favourites for many of us and the latest Christmas range has proved to be so popular, not surprising when you look at all the gorgeous images on offer. They are regular bringing out new products and to get ahead of the game all you need to do is sign up for the newsletter here.

they are an on line store offering a huge range of products, latest arrivals include Spellbinders dies and Nellie Snedden stamps and don't forget that all new customers can get a 10% discount off their first order - use the code "first order" (no quotes) in the discount coupon box during the checkout process to claim your discount. (Offer excludes the Silhouette Cameo, and quotes for special orders).They are offering one winner a £10 voucher for an on line shop at their store.

And another of our regulars FlonzCraft who sell a unique range of Victorian inspired stamps and are offering a prize of a $20 store voucher. Also a 12% discount on purchases made by challenge entrants during this month, just enter "Penny Black and More challenge entrant' in the comment section when placing your order.

Our regular sponsor Sir Stampalot for the winning entry using a Penny Black stamp. Sir Stampalot stock a huge range of Penny Black stamps including the new Christmas 2012 collection, as well as products from all the leading craft companies. The great prize from them this month:

Now for some inspiration and we are pleased to introduce two Guest Designers this month, first is Nela with this really cute creation........

And my great teamie from Allsorts Tracy who has made a splendid double easel card.............